Governor congratulates Nahida for successfully scaling Mount Everest
SRINAGAR: Governor Satya Pal Malik has congratulated Nahida Manzoor for successfully scaling the world’s highest peak -Mount Everest. In a message, Governor has observed that Nahida is an inspiration for the youth of the State and hoped that her accomplishment will help in attracting youngsters towards adventure sports for which there is immense potential in […]
No one can stop AIP now: Er Rasheed
Srinagar: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) President and Party’s candidate for Baramulla Parliamentary constituency Er Rasheed has said that results are much encouraging for AIP and no one on earth can stop the party from becoming alternative to NC, PDP and other regional parties. In a statement issued today, Rasheed said that the spirit of […]
Altaf Bukhari congratulates Farooq Abdullah on winning Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency
Srinagar: Former finance minister Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday congratulated the National Conference especially its president Dr Farooq Abdullah for winning Lok Sabha elections. Bukhari also extended felicitations to Narendra Modi and BJP leadership for achieving a historic mandate on the second consecutive time in the country. In a statement issued here, Bukhari […]
Farooq Abdullah pitches for dialogue on kashmir issue after winning Srinagar PS
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said that he hopes the new Government in the Centre would engage in a dialogue with Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue. Abdullah made these comments while seaking to reporters at the NC headquarters. “This Parliament will not be easy. There are several important issues with respect […]
Tractor driver dies in Rafiabad road accident
Sopore: A tractor driver died in Watergam area of Rafiabad North kashmir Baramulla District this afternoon. Reports reaching to KNO said a tractor on way from Handwara to Baramulla turned turtle near Army Camp resulting in death of the driver. The deceased was identified as Aijaz Ahmad of Dachinpora Rohma (KNO)
Chinese President Xi congratulates PM Modi on election win
Beijing, May 23 (PTI) Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday on his election victory and vowed to work with him to take the bilateral ties to a new height. The BJP was set to return to power Thursday as the partial vote count released by the Election Commission showed that it […]
Explosion outside police station Awantipora, three injured
Awantipora: Three civilians were injured in a grenade blast outside Awantipora police station on Thursday. An official told KNO that suspected militants hurled an UBGL towards the Police station which exploded outside, causing damages to mirrors of many vehicles. “Three civilians have been injured in the explosion,” reports said.
Mehbooba Mufti accepts defeat with ‘humility’, asks Congress to ‘get an Amit Shah’
Srinagar: Facing tremendous anti incumbency wave former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday lost to National Conference’s new face Hasnain Masoodi for Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency. PDP chief Mehbooba accepted defeat ‘with humility’. “I’ve been fortunate to get the love & affection of my people. They have every right to express their anger for my failings. […]
National Conference sweeps Kashmir, bags all three Parliamentary Constituencies
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference has secured win on three Kashmir parliamentary seats including Srinagar, Anantnag and Kupwara. For ‘Srinagar PS former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was declared winner while in Anantnag NC’s new face and former judge Hasnain Masoodi was declared winner. For Kupwara PS NC’s Akbar Lone was declared winner. While Farooq […]
Pakistan successfully test-fires ballistic missile Shaheen-II
Islamabad: Pakistan Thursday successfully test-fired surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-II, capable of hitting targets as far as 1,500 kilometers away, bringing major Indian cities under its range. The Pakistan Army said in a statement that the launch was aimed at ensuring operational readiness of the Army Strategic Forces Command. “Shaheen-II Missile is capable of carrying […]